TON teams up with cross-chain bridge LayerZero to get access to 100+ chains
Blockchain developers using the TON stack can now deploy tokens from over 100 networks through LayerZero’s infrastructure. Cross-change bridge protocol LayerZero has joined forces with The Open Network (TON) — also known as just TON — in a bid to advance blockchain interoperability, TON Foundation announced in a press release shared with crypto.news. At first, […]
Trump’s executive order declares crypto national priority, Graphite Network shows how to bridge blockchain and TradFi
‘’We’re embracing the future with crypto and leaving the slow and outdated big banks behind’’, President Donald Trump declared, signaling a shift in his administration’s approach to digital assets. The vision was formalized on Thursday, when signed an executive order establishing a working group on digital asset markets. The order reaffirms the administration’s commitment to […]
An Ethereum-based bridge protocol will sponsor Donald Trump’s inauguration speech
Cross-chain Ethereum-based protocol Orbiter Finance announced it will be sponsoring Donald Trump’s inauguration speech, alongside the airdrop of its new governance token. According to data from Etherscan, Orbiter Finance has already made its first donation of 10 ETH (ETH), worth around $33,607, to the smart contract wallet for Trump’s token, World Liberty Financial. The donation […]
CBDCs must bridge old and new financial systems
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The concept of a central bank digital currency predates crypto’s most recent down market. However, it has steadily gained momentum as governments recognize the need to modernize payment systems while addressing various […]
Spot crypto ETFs fail to bridge gap as most advisors lack crypto buying capabilities: Bitwise
Access to crypto investments remains a challenge for advisors, with only 35% able to invest in client accounts despite the rise of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in 2024. Crypto’s mainstream appeal grows, but access limitations for advisors leave many clients investing outside the advisory relationship. A new survey by Bitwise Asset Management and ETF […]
Victim loses $520k in LINK to fake bridge website: Scam sniffer
A crypto holder lost more than half a million dollars after signing a malicious transaction on a fake cross-chain bridge. Web3 security platform Scam Sniffer reported the incident on Jan.6, posting on X that the victim lost more than $520,000 in Chainlink (LINK) to a malicious crypto bridge. On-chain details reveal that the victim signed […]
